It was a full day south to north tour (9 am- 18-19 pm). It was containing the best and most of the tourist attractions in Bahrain. We started with the south part: we visited the dilmunian tombs, then we stopped at the very first oil well, we took amazing pictures with the tree of life, we saw the camping places of local people, we visited the Royal camel farm: the camels were very friendly, everybody could pat them. I got carried away by these sweet animals. Then we went to Formula 1. I don't have to say, that it was fantastic! We even were lucky, because (I think: maybe Formula 3 cars, but I am not sure) cars were practicing, so we took some awesome photos. In the store I am recommending to everybody to buy the magnet about the circuit. They are giving it in a very elegant way. It is a great souvenir or gift! Then we were taken to the north part. We visited Al Fateh Mosque, which is a must do activity. Is a beautiful mosque with a very well organized guided tour. Abayas are available for women (free of charge). We took amazing pictures with Bahrain's iconic building: the World trade center!!! Then we were taken to have lunch in a local restaurant. The food was very tasty! Again we were lucky, because we have seen an old car exhibition near to the Bab al Bahrain souq, which we visited. Here you can best feel the vibe of Bahrain! We visited the Bahrain fort as well, took a walk inside and around. We visited the Museum of Bahrain as our last stop. We did all these with our favourite guide, MAHER, who I can strongly recommend to everybody! We have especially requested Him, and we are so glad, that we did also this trip with him! He was sharing so many information about Bahrain's people, life, traditions, religions, industry. He gave us precious information also in the Museum as well, where he accompanied us and he explained everything step by step. He is offering hotel pick-up and drop-off as well. This again was very valuable, because we had our hotel outside Manama and the most guides are not willing to pick anybody of outside the marked area, which is Manama. Aaaand he gave us also something extra, which was not included in the program :)))). If you would like to find out, what, book with him! ;) Again I can only thank you, Maher, most sincerely, for these great days, and for being so professional and kind! You made us to love Bahrain!
We had an incredible time on our Half Day tour that we quickly turned into All Day with Maher as our resident tour guide and driver. He picked us up from our lodging on time. He communicated with us from the time of booking til pickup. We were a very small group, a total of 3 so we were able to ask questions and get in and out of places pretty quickly. We enjoyed a traditional lunch as well as a few other snacks and cold fresh drinks along our journey. This tour is perfect for all visitors to include children. The vehicle is very comfortable with nice air conditioning. We definitely recommend the all day tour as there is so much to see and do. One of my favorite stops was the camel farm. It seemed as if the camels knew Maher personally. The mosque was pretty interesting as well as the tree of life. Maher thanks again for making our short vist to Bahrain so memorable and fun! until next time...Aloha!